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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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